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Political Unification and the Role of the British

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Which of the following was not a factor that contributed to the political unification of India under British rule?

  1. The introduction of a common administrative system

  2. The construction of railways and roads

  3. The establishment of a common currency

  4. The rise of Indian nationalism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The rise of Indian nationalism was a response to British rule, not a factor that contributed to the political unification of India under British rule.

The British introduced a common administrative system in India known as the:

  1. Indian Civil Service

  2. Indian Penal Code

  3. Government of India Act

  4. British Raj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Civil Service was a body of British and Indian officials who administered the British Raj in India.

The construction of railways and roads in India under British rule was primarily motivated by:

  1. Economic development

  2. Administrative convenience

  3. Military strategy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The construction of railways and roads in India under British rule was motivated by economic development, administrative convenience, and military strategy.

The establishment of a common currency in India under British rule was known as the:

  1. Indian Rupee

  2. British Pound

  3. Indian Gold Mohur

  4. Indian Silver Rupee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Rupee was introduced as the common currency of India under British rule in 1835.

The British policy of divide and rule in India was primarily aimed at:

  1. Preventing the rise of Indian nationalism

  2. Maintaining control over the Indian population

  3. Promoting economic development

  4. Improving administrative efficiency


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The British policy of divide and rule in India was primarily aimed at preventing the rise of Indian nationalism and maintaining control over the Indian population.

The Indian National Congress, founded in 1885, was the first major political organization in India to:

  1. Advocate for Indian independence

  2. Promote social reform

  3. Demand economic rights

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress, founded in 1885, was the first major political organization in India to advocate for Indian independence, promote social reform, and demand economic rights.

The Muslim League, founded in 1906, was primarily concerned with:

  1. Protecting the rights of Muslims in India

  2. Promoting Muslim education and culture

  3. Advocating for a separate Muslim state

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Muslim League, founded in 1906, was primarily concerned with protecting the rights of Muslims in India, promoting Muslim education and culture, and advocating for a separate Muslim state.

The Government of India Act of 1935 was a significant step towards:

  1. Indian independence

  2. Self-government

  3. Dominion status

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Government of India Act of 1935 was a significant step towards self-government for India, but it did not grant full independence.

The Quit India Movement, launched in 1942, was a mass civil disobedience movement demanding:

  1. Immediate independence from British rule

  2. The release of political prisoners

  3. The establishment of a constituent assembly

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Quit India Movement, launched in 1942, was a mass civil disobedience movement demanding immediate independence from British rule, the release of political prisoners, and the establishment of a constituent assembly.

The Indian Independence Act of 1947 granted independence to India and Pakistan on:

  1. August 15, 1947

  2. August 14, 1947

  3. September 15, 1947

  4. September 14, 1947


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Independence Act of 1947 granted independence to India and Pakistan on August 15, 1947.

The partition of India in 1947 resulted in the creation of two independent states:

  1. India and Pakistan

  2. India and Bangladesh

  3. India and Sri Lanka

  4. India and Nepal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The partition of India in 1947 resulted in the creation of two independent states: India and Pakistan.

The Radcliffe Line, drawn by Sir Cyril Radcliffe, determined the boundary between:

  1. India and Pakistan

  2. India and Bangladesh

  3. India and Sri Lanka

  4. India and Nepal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Radcliffe Line, drawn by Sir Cyril Radcliffe, determined the boundary between India and Pakistan.

The partition of India led to the displacement of millions of people and resulted in:

  1. Widespread violence and bloodshed

  2. Economic disruption

  3. Social unrest

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The partition of India led to widespread violence and bloodshed, economic disruption, and social unrest.

The integration of princely states into the Indian Union was largely achieved through the efforts of:

  1. Lord Mountbatten

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Patel

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The integration of princely states into the Indian Union was largely achieved through the efforts of Lord Mountbatten, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Sardar Patel.

The Constituent Assembly of India was tasked with drafting a:

  1. Constitution for independent India

  2. Bill of Rights for Indian citizens

  3. Economic plan for the country

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Constituent Assembly of India was tasked with drafting a Constitution for independent India.

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